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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2015–2021 Volkswagen GTI

Bilstein lists 16 parts for the 2015–2021 Volkswagen GTI, across 7 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the Motorsport. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
493–550 mm19.4–21.7 in
Front, collapsed
372–425 mm14.6–16.7 in
Rear, extended
606–631 mm23.8–24.8 in
Rear, collapsed
399–403 mm15.7–15.9 in
Lowering options
0–50 mm

Narrow it to your GTI

Submodel

Good, better, best

One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-230539

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Without Electronic Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

23-254343

B6 Performance DampTronic Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • With Electronic Suspension

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-230559

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Without Electronic Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

20-254353

B6 Performance DampTronic Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • With Electronic Suspension

Front & rear

Complete kits

Check fitment with us before ordering: Bilstein's notes decide which one fits.

RecommendedB14 coilovers

47-342941

EVO S Suspension Kit

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Front Lowered Height: 10-30mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 0-30mm
  • Without Electronic Suspension

16 parts for the 2021 Volkswagen GTI

Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.

Front

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Rear

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B14 coilovers

47-251588 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 15-35mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 15-35mm
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With Independent Rear Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

47-342941 EVO S Suspension Kit

Sold each

  • Front Lowered Height: 10-30mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 0-30mm
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With Independent Rear Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-251570 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 15-35mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 15-35mm
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With Independent Rear Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

49-255874 B16 DampTronic Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm
  • With Electronic Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Component Motorsport

89-313022 EVO R Suspension Kit

Sold each

  • Front Lowered Height: 10-30mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 0-30mm
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With Independent Rear Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Fits this vehicle

Component B1 Components & hardware

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